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SM16 VZL

2016 BMW 535D M Sport Auto

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,616 mi
Last recorded109,616 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 VZL
MakeBMW
Model535D M Sport Auto
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2025 109,616 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 90,350 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,001 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 62,901 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535D M Sport Auto?

Based on 1,347 MOT tests across 278 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
7,134
Miles/Year
278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard 1
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front 1
position lamp(s) not working both 1
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SM16 VZL is a 2016 BMW 535D M Sport Auto in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a BMW 535D M Sport Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM16 VZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SM16 VZL registered?

SM16 VZL is a 2016 BMW 535D M Sport Auto, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is SM16 VZL safe to buy?

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